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Sometimes it can be difficult to get answers out of your kids. Here are some suggestions on how to reword questions and start conversations. Being a good listener improves relationships! Use this worksheet to learn about reflective listening. A reward chart will teach your children to set goals and work toward them. Your children will be answerable to the goals they have set and will take responsibility for their behavior. You will take yourself out of the position of nagging and become a cheerleader instead! For children ages 4-10. Becoming a civilian doesn’t mean you have to cut all ties with the military. Use this worksheet to write down contact information.
How to Start Talking with Your Kids
How to Really Listen to Your Kids
Reward Chart
Staying Connected
Activities For Kids
All kids worry some of the time, but some kids worry too much. Use this chart to rate how you feel. Journals help you sort out your thoughts and feelings. Writing is also a good way to feel close to your deployed parent. Use this format to start off your journal. Deployed parents love to get postcards. You can start early on your writing by getting some postcards ready to send as soon as you find out your parent’s new mailing address. Here are some ideas of what to write to them! Keeping your worries to yourself is not a good idea. Write down one of your worries and share it with someone.
Do You Worry Too Much?
Deployment Journal
Postcard Ideas
Talk to Someone About Your Worries